[jarednt1]

Hello,

I just bought a 2014 328i xDrive it has the Cold Weather Package, Premium Package and Nav Package. The car has 40,300 miles, and was always maintained at the dealer with excellent service history.

I have heard about the timing chain issues, should I be overly concerned? Anything else I should look out for?

Jared

[F30lolz]

Originally Posted by jarednt1

Hello,

I just bought a 2014 328i xDrive it has the Cold Weather Package, Premium Package and Nav Package. The car has 40,300 miles, and was always maintained at the dealer with excellent service history.

I have heard about the timing chain issues, should I be overly concerned? Anything else I should look out for?

Jared

Any slack/movement when you push against the chain through the oil filler? If not, the guides could be cracked so I would have it inspected/replaced if you’re planning on keeping it long term.

[Pauloxxi]

Originally Posted by jarednt1

Hello,

I just bought a 2014 328i xDrive it has the Cold Weather Package, Premium Package and Nav Package. The car has 40,300 miles, and was always maintained at the dealer with excellent service history.

I have heard about the timing chain issues, should I be overly concerned? Anything else I should look out for?

Jared

Congratulations. I also have a 2014. Just reached 60,000 miles. Yes, the time chain is a dark spot for BMWs with these engines/years. There are lots and lots of cars that don't have the problem.
If you are really concerned, you can always do the time chain replacement to version 2015 or 16, when BMW did a modification that fixed the problem. So far I have not identified if the solution is a slightly different design or better plastic material for the guides.

[Billfitz]

The primary modification BMW made was with a revised tensioner, which was probably the problem all along, as the same chain and guides in the N55 had no problem. I'd have the tensioner replaced right off, as it's relatively inexpensive.

[bryanbrian]

Congratulations on the new car. I have a 2012 328i. The timing chain guide broke at almost exactly 100,000 miles. I don't know if it had anything to do with it but Mechanic commented I should have been changing the oil much more frequently, every 4,000 miles or so. I was changing every 10,000 miles. Anyway, you have a lot of miles to go before any concerns.

[devioushaikuzero]

I just got a 2013 F30 328i. N20 is fun and good on gas. However, I am finding the engine to make a weird vibration between 1750-3000rpm.